WITNESS LIST
Education
March 8, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Harwell, Alexandra Alex (Self), Granger, TX
Klaus, Cody (Self), Georgetown, TX
Neatherlin, Jenifer (Self; Granger ISD), Jarrell, TX
Tucker, Nathan (Self), Granger, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Self; Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Self; Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self; Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM)), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Air Conditioning Contractors
Association), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Industrial Vocational Association),
Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (Nfib), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissonor (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Alex, Heather (also providing written testimony) (Self; Minaret Foundation),
Nacogdoches, TX
Beckett, Melissa (Self; Texas Education 911), Longview, TX
Castillo, Alycia Director of Policy and Advocacy (Self; Texas Center for Justice and
Equity), Austin, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst (also providing written testimony) (IDRA), San
Antonio/TX, TX
Ghani, Shariq Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Minaret Foundation),
Richmond, TX
Saleh, Noor (also providing written testimony) (Minaret Foundation), The woodlands, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 8, 2023 9:00 AM
Sanders, Jolene (Self; Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Gonzalez, Sabrina (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council for Developmental
Disabilities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Texas Public Charter Schools Association),
Austin, TX
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Battaglia, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Elliott, Kenneth (Self), Buda, TX, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Galvan, Lyssette Public Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Hairston, Andrew Education Justice Project Director (Self; Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
Jones, Garry Executive Director (Self; Democrats for Education Reform TX), Fort worth,
TX
Ma, Nicole Organizing and Policy Associate (Self; Woori Juntos), Houston, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
Nguyrn, Quynh-Huong (Self; Woori juntos), Houston, Texas, TX
O’Quin, Ana (Self; Girls Empowerment Network), Austin, TX
Roberts, Caroline (Children at Risk), Houston, TX
Syed, Sarah (Self; Woori Juntos), Houston, TX
Toon, Jennifer Project Director (Self; Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance), Austin,
TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Wu, Steven Organizing and Policy Manager (Self; Woori Juntos), Houston, Tx, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Gonzalez, Sabrina (Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Senior Director, Special Populations (TEA), Austin, TX
Porter, Justin (TEA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 8, 2023 9:00 AM
Scott, John Chief of School Safety and Security (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Afolabi, Folashade Dr (Self), Dallas, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Deane, Daniel MD (Self), San Antonio, TX
Gagen, Charlie Advocacy Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; American
Lung Association), Austin, TX
LaChance, Loree Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas School Nurses
Organization), Driftwood, TX
ON:
Allsopp, Leslie Assistant Professor UNTHSC (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Asthma 411 UNTHSC Safer Care Texas), Fort Worth, TX
Beckett, Melissa (Self; Texas Education 911), Longview, TX
Colangelo, Laura Executive Director (Self; Texas Private Schools Association), West Lake
Hills, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Texas Public Charter Schools Association),
Austin, TX
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
Harkleroad, Becca (Self; Texas School Nurses Organization), Spicewood TX, TX
Jones, Garry Executive Director (Self; Democrats for Education Reform TX), Fort worth,
TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Self; Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Bhakta, Nimisha DSHS (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Dowling, Matt Director of Public Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dunham, Shawn (Self), College Station, TX
Jones, Randy Retired Officer (Self), Fate, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 8, 2023 9:00 AM
Lacox, Levi Student (Self), Franklin, TX
Lacox, Travis (Self), Franklin, TX
Schielack, Wyatt Student (Self), Franklin, TX
Warren, Jason (Self), Hearne, TX
ON:
Beckett, Melissa (Self; Texas Education 911), Longview, TX
Darnell, Darryl Retired Police Officer (Self), Hutto, TX
Mills, Buddy Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Fredericksburg, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Texas Public Charter Schools Association),
Austin, TX
Ghani, Shariq Executive Director (Minaret Foundation), Richmond, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Self; Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Castillo, Alycia Director of Policy and Advocacy (Self; Texas Center for Justice and
Equity), Austin, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige (IDRA), San Antonio/TX, TX
ON:
Jones, Chris (CLEAT), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Scott, John Chief of School Safety and Security (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Colangelo, Laura Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas
Private Schools Association), West Lake Hills, TX
Harkleroad, Becca (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas School Nurses
Organization), Spicewood TX, TX
ON:
Beckett, Melissa (Self; Texas Education 911), Longview, TX
Cleveland, Lisa Professor (also providing written testimony) (UT Health San Antonio),
New Braunfels, TX
Hoffman, Shannon Policy Program Officer (The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health),
Austin, TX
Mathias, Charles Associate Professor (also providing written testimony) (UT Health San
Antonio), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 8, 2023 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Texas Public Charter Schools Association),
Austin, TX
Castillo, Alycia Director of Policy and Advocacy (Self; Texas Center for Justice and
Equity), Austin, TX
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Galvan, Lyssette Public Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
Jones, Garry Executive Director (Self; Democrats for Education Reform TX), Fort worth,
TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Self; Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
McMahon, Hailey Mental Health Policy Fellow (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Bhakta, Nimisha DSHS (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Elliott, Kenneth Director of Mental Health (Self), Buda, TX, TX
AGAINST:
Libby, Mary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Counseling Association), San
Antonio, TX
ON:
Beckett, Melissa (Self; Texas Education 911), Longview, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Texas Public Charter Schools Association),
Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Castillo, Alycia Director of Policy and Advocacy (Self; Texas Center for Justice and
Equity), Austin, TX
Ghani, Shariq Executive Director (Minaret Foundation), Richmond, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 8, 2023 9:00 AM
Fowler, Elaina TSTA/NEA Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association /
NEA), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Wright, Eric (Lone Star State School Counselor Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Cook, Marilyn Senior Director, Ed Prep and Certification (Texas Education Agency),
Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Galvan, Lyssette Public Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Hairston, Andrew Education Justice Project Director (Self; Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Smith, Anna Trustee (Texas Association of School Boards), Leander, TX
AGAINST:
Ayres, Monica (Self; Citizens Commision on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Hoffman, Shannon Policy Program Officer (The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Battaglia, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Broughton, Whitney Assistant Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael Government Relations Director (Driscoll Health System), Austin, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst (IDRA), San Antonio/TX, TX
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Self; Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Self; Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
McMahon, Hailey Mental Health Policy Fellow (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
O’Quin, Ana (Self; Girls Empowerment Network), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 8, 2023 9:00 AM
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX